| Issue ID | 986610 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10516107 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/02/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The door handles on both rear seat passenger doors have broken off inside the door. They broke approximately where the linkage attaches to the handle. The front passenger handle is acting different than it use to now also. As of this weekend the front drivers handle are acting different also! This appears to be a manufacturing /design issue and not an abuse or vandalism issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FLEMING ISLAND, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46FX6HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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